Educational Support
The Club will be providing a safe place for Berkshire county youth to come and complete their remote learning. The Club will have designated areas for each grade. This program is for students 6th to 12th grade, Monday-Friday. Students should arrive 15 minutes before class begins to allow sufficient time to get situated for school. This program will end at 3:00 PM every day. Each remote learning area will be supervised by a Club staff member.
Season: Monday September 21st - TBD based on the discretion of the Pittsfield Public Schools
Eligibility: Grades 6th - 12th Club membership required, $20 + $3 service fee.
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For more information, contact Dan Joslyn at [email protected]
AAU Basketball
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires basketball program fosters the development of peer relationships, self-esteem, leadership qualities, and physical health.
Season: March - June.
Eligibility: Leagues for grades 5 - 8. Boys & girls. Club Membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Spring Season is Closed
For more information, contact Dan Joslyn at (413) 448-8258 x15 or [email protected].
Basketball
Program Alert
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires will have a Basketball program this winter. We are waiting on guidance and regulations from the state. When those regulations are released, we will be able to inform you as to what type of program we can provide. Current regulations only allow us to do conditioning and drills. We hope new regulations will be available next week and registration for the program will be available mid-November. Registration will be very limited and available to Berkshire County youth only. Please follow our website and Facebook page for information regarding registration.
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires basketball program fosters the development of peer relationships, self-esteem, leadership qualities, and physical health. Season: November - March. Eligibility: Leagues for grades K - 8. Boys & Girls. Club Membership required.
Registration coming soon.
For more information, contact Dan Joslyn at (413) 448-8258 x15 or [email protected].
Basketball Club
Basketball Club will work on skills on the court and off the court. Healthy life styles and accountability are our main goals.
Season: October 26 - November 20 ( Program is full )
Schedule: Monday / Wednesday / Friday - 3:45pm - 5:15pm ** NO program on 11/11 **
Eligibility: Open to grades 3 thru 12. Club Membership required.
Registration for the Fall 2020 Session is closed.
For more information, contact Dan Joslyn at [email protected]
Bigger, Faster, Stronger
Bigger, Stronger, Faster is a conditioning program for all athletes and non athletes regardless of sport or gender. The program improves flexibility, speed, power and agility. These benefits allow your muscles to work efficiently.
Season: October 27 - November 24, 4pm - 5pm
Eligibility: Grades 6 - 12. Boys & Girls Club Membership required.
Registration for the Fall 2020 Session is closed.
For more information: contact Cam Stockton at [email protected]
Cheerleading
Instruction for beginner and advanced cheerleaders with an end-of-season show for friends and families.
Season: Sessions are held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Eligibility:Open to ages 4 and older. Boys & girls. Club Membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Winter Season is Closed
For more information, contact Kimberly Kirchner at [email protected].
Cooking
This program teaches kitchen safety and basic cooking skills, Participants will prepare dishes and enjoy what they make.
Season: Sessions are held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Eligibility: Open to grades 3 -5. Boys & girls. Club Membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Winter Season is ClosedFor more information, contact Ardell Arsenault at (413) 448-8258.
Football
To learn, understand, and perform the fundamental skills of football. Players will be taught teamwork, self-discipline, and how to attain their potential on and off the football field. This year (2020) will focus on drills and football skills.
Season: Tentatively September - November Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30pm - 7pm at Reid Middle School
Eligibility: Ages 7 - 13 (or 14 years old in 8th grade). Boys & girls. Club Membership required.
Registration for the Fall 2020 Session is closed.
For more information, contact Alan Brodeur at [email protected].
HockeyThe mission Of the Boys and Girls club Berkshire Bruins is to provide a safe environment in which hockey players of all ages can develop. Through disciplined practice and healthy competition, we not only aim to encourage the physical development and skill acquisition necessary for the game of hockey, but also the dedication to team, motivation for improvement, and respect for others necessary for the game of life. We offer this program to all boys and girls who want to play as a way to be healthy, be proud, and create winning relationships on and off the ice.
Season: November - March
Eligibility: Ages 5 - 14. Boys & girls. Club Membership & Berkshire Bruins registration required
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For more information, contact [email protected] or visit the Berkshire Bruins Youth Hockey site.
Lacrosse
The Boys & Girls Club of the Berkshires Lacrosse Program is a member of the Berkshire County Lacrosse Association. All games are played in accordance with the Federation Rules, as modified by US Lacrosse.
Season: April - June.
Eligibility: Grades 2 - 8. Boys & girls.Girls are welcome to play but boys lacrosse rules and equipment are used. Club membership & US Lacrosse membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Spring Season is Closed
For more information, contact Keiland Cross at [email protected] or visit the Pittsfield Youth Lacrosse Club website.
Mini Members
A structured program for younger members to introduce them to the Club. Activities include: arts & crafts; cooking; games; swimming; building tours; mini field trips; and more.
Season: Sessions are held during the school year.
Eligibility: Grades K through 2. Boys & Girls. Club membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Spring Session is Closed
For more information, contact Cam Stockton at [email protected]
Sewing
Teaches basic sewing machine functions and the skill of hand-stitching.
Season: Sessions are held in the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Eligibility: Grades 3 - 5. Boys & girls. Club membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Winter Session is Closed
For more information, contact Claire Caesar at [email protected].
Swim Lessons
Swim Lessons teach basic fundamental swimming skills up to advanced level skills, fitness swimming, and swim team readiness
Season: Levels 1-3 Monday & Wednesdays October 19-December 2 / Levels 4-6 Tuesday & Thursdays October 20 - December 3
Eligibility: Ages 5 & older. Boys & girls. Club membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Fall Session is closed.
For more information, contact Cam Stockton at [email protected]
Swim Team
A competitive swim team.
Season: October 5th - February 5th. View schedule.
Eligibility: Ages 6 & older. Boys & girls. Club membership required.
Registration for the 2020-2021 Season is closed.
For more information, contact Cam Stockton at [email protected]
Tee Ball Coaches Pitch
The goal of our league is to learn the fundamentals of field play and base running. This program will prepare players to advance to the player-pitch league (AAA). Teams will practice 1 time per week (one additional practice is optional) and play 1 game per week. The league is non-competitive, instruction only league. Our goals are Safety, Instruction, and Fun!
Season: May - June.
Eligibility: Boys & girls aged 5 & 6. Club membership required.
Registration for the 2020 Spring Session is Closed
For more information, contact Dan Joslyn at (413) 448-8258 x15 or [email protected]